Welcome

Welcome to the beautiful City of Onkaparinga, just a short drive south of Adelaide and the gateway to the Fleurieu Peninsula.

Home to breathtaking landscapes and where our vines meet the sea.

Experience our stunning coastline, retreat into the natural landscape, enjoy premium food in award winning restaurants and cafes, wander through local farmers markets and immerse yourself in one of the world’s best and most picturesque wine regions.

Two McLaren Vale wineries – d’Arenberg and Wirra Wirra – form part of Tourism Australia’s Ultimate Winery Experiences and there are also many other fantastic wineries, craft beer producers and even gin and whiskey distilleries to visit.

Each year new experiences continue to emerge including cellar doors, restaurants, cafes and a hop-on hop-off bus helping you to see it all.

We have also recently been nationally recognised by accommodation and travel website Trivago, with McLaren Vale the ‘best-rated destination for accommodation in South Australia’, and fifth in Australia.

Discover all our region has to offer with our knowledgeable staff at the McLaren Vale and Fleurieu Visitor Information Centre and don’t forget to share your great experience on our social media #McLarenValeGuide.

There has never been a better time to visit and explore our city and region!